Category Archives: Fundraising Q&A

Sometimes, nonprofits make the mistake of pursuing funding that they shouldn’t, or not saying “no” to gifts when they should. Read More

That’s a question I have been debating a lot with colleagues – especially board members – recently.

The original use of the term of “capital campaign” was to rally the troops to solve some big capital issues. Fondly referred to as “bricks and mortar” campaigns, they were designed to raise funds for facilities, equipment and permanent endowment. Donors were challenged to make “once in a lifetime” gifts. But that has changed. Read More

It brings front and center one of my pet peeves and core beliefs about fundraising and nonprofits, and gives me an opening to talk about my “general theory about everything.” It’s a pretty simple theory, really. Competition or collaboration? Those are the two options. What will drive someone one way or the other? Read More